Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- cooking spray
Directions
Slice the sweet potatoes into half-inch slabs and then into strips of equal size.
Place the strips into a medium bowl and add the olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Toss to coat the strips.
Lightly coat the basket of your air fryer with cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 380 degrees.
Place half of the sweet potato strips into the air fryer basket and cook them for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, flip the fries in the basket with a pair of tongs to brown all sides evenly. Continue to cook the fries for an additional 5 minutes or until the fries are crispy and slightly brown. Transfer the fries to a cooling rack.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining strips.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Supplies
- medium bowl
- cooking spray
- tongs
- cooling rack
Sweet potato fries are a delicious standout on any menu. This addicting side dish is commonly deep-fried, putting it in the not-so-healthy zone. However, there is a way to enjoy this delectable treat more often without the guilt. If you are the lucky owner of an air fryer, you'll find that there is a wide variety of healthier alternative dishes you can prepare, including fried sweet potatoes with less fat and fewer calories.
How To Add Flavor To Your Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Air-fried sweet potatoes contain fewer calories, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice on taste. You can add different oils, seasonings, or dipping sauces to give your fries a boost of flavor.
Oils
- coconut oil
- truffle oil
- avocado oil
Seasonings
- parsley
- rosemary
- dill
- coriander
- oregano
- cumin
- cayenne pepper
- Cajun seasoning
- Parmesan
Dipping Sauces
- garlic aioli
- ketchup and mayonnaise
- chipotle
- sour cream
- honey mustard
What To Serve With Your Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries make an excellent side dish for all kinds of meals. They have a sweet and salty flavor that pairs well with many delicious foods. Here are a few things you can serve alongside your air fryer sweet potato fries:
- air fryer chicken tenders with roasted vegetables
- seasoned turkey burger sliders
- a salad with healthy salad toppings
- tender grilled chicken breast with grilled asparagus
There are several reasons to consider cooking up some of these tasty treats. They are suitable for many diets and lifestyles, since they are free of gluten and animal products. They're healthier than their deep-fried cousins. Finally, they are easy to make and to pair with various main dishes. Prepare some today!
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